Poetry Quiz: 'Nothing's Changed' by Tatamkhulu Africa

What type of language does the poet use to describe the sound of footsteps in the opening of the poem?

• Monosyllabic and onomatopoeic

• Polysyllabic and rhythmic

• Alliterative and metaphorical

• Assonant and cacophonous

What does the poet's feet 'know' in the opening of the poem?

• The sound of the wind

• The name of the district

• The history of the area

• The way to the restaurant

What emotion is building in the poet as he recalls the sensory experiences of the past?

• Nostalgia and longing

• Joy and excitement

• Anger and conflict

• Fear and apprehension

What does the poet see that symbolizes segregation and inequality in the poem?

• A working man's cafe

• A public park

• A rundown building

• A luxurious restaurant

What is the stark juxtaposition described by the poet in the poem?

• Formality and informality

• Peace and violence

• Luxury and poverty

• Hope and despair

What does the poet want to do with the glass in the restaurant?

• Ignore it and leave

• Shatter it with a stone

• Clean it with a cloth

• Admire his reflection in it

What does the metaphor 'hands burn for a stone a bomb' suggest in the poem?

• A desire for destruction

• A longing for warmth

• A need for protection

• A feeling of contentment

What is the symbolic meaning of the glass in the poem?

• Segregation and division

• Protection and safety

• Transparency and clarity

• Unity and harmony

What does the repetition of the title 'Nothing's Changed' at the end of the poem signify?

• A feeling of nostalgia and longing

• A sense of hope and progress

• A journey of self-discovery and change

• A cycle of stagnation and injustice

What is the overall theme of the poem 'Nothing's Changed' by Tatamkhulu Africa?

• Nature and beauty

• Love and romance

• Injustice and inequality

• Adventure and exploration